1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

285 MOT tests in 2024. 51.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time51.2%
Failed or needed repairs48.8%
Typical mileage at test185,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 285 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements6.3%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Horn: not working5.6%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low4.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.3%
  2. Brakes40.4%
  3. Body & chassis25.3%
  4. Suspension19.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  6. Steering10.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  8. Tyres6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 51.2% of 1995 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 285 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; rear fog lamp: not working; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).